Front axle oil leaks

FRONT AXLE OIL LEAKS

Model

Discovery Discovery Defender

Affected vehicles

from 544230 from 712742 from 102650

Date

1997-02-14

Reference

14/02/97

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Front Axle - Oil Leaks

MODEL

Discovery Discovery Defender

DETAIL

The front stub axle oil seals are currently not fitted in the best orientation to seal most effectively. A new stub axle seal has been specified with a metal insert to protect the seal on assembly which is to be fitted the opposite way round to the current stub axle seal.

Note: FTC 3145 stub axle seal will continue to be fitted to the rear stub axle assembles

ACTION REQUIRED

Upon customer complaint of an oil leak from the front stub axle, the new seal should be fitted using the procedure detailed below.

PARTS INFORMATION

FTC 5268 replaces FTC 3145 front stub axle seal

FTC 4785 hub seal should also be replaced if there is evidence of oil leaking

PROCEDURE

Refer to the workshop manual section 54

Amendment to the workshop manual procedure.

19. Do not lubricate seal with EP 90. Us service tool No LRT-54-013 to insert stub axleseal with metal insert facing uppermost see illustration opposite.

Note: When refitting front hub assembly check hub seal lip for signs of damage, if there are signs of damage replace seal.

 Rover Group 1996

14/02/97

54/01/97/EN

AFFECTED VEHICLES

LP LJ from 544230 LJ from 712742 LD from 102650

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WARRANTY

Normal warranty policy and procedures apply

COMP. CODE

5V3N

SRO

Refer to individual SRO and Times